Nominations for the Position of Board of Directors of Ignite (Formerly National ICT R&D Fund)

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October 24, 2013

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The Ignite (Formerly National ICT R&D Fund) was established in September 2006 by Ministry of Information Technology, Government of Pakistan, with the goal of transforming Pakistan's economy into a knowledge-based economy by promoting efficient, sustainable and effective ICT initiatives through synergic development of industrial and academic R&D resources. The Ignite (Formerly National ICT R&D Fund) Company is governed by its Board of Directors, which consists of representatives from the Federal Government, Telecommunication Industry, Academia and Scientific Community. The Ministry of IT invites nominations, for the following vacancies on the Board of Directors of the Ignite (Formerly National ICT R&D Fund) Company:PositionDesired level of Nomination

Representative of Fixed Line Operators (CEO/COO)

Representative of Cellular Operators (CEO/COO)

Representative of Data Service Providers (CEO/COO)

Representative of Academia (Dean, Vice Chancellor, HoD)

Corporate Management Executive with management experience at a senior position in multinational or international companies

Concerned organizations/companies are requested to kindly submit nominations of representatives on individual basis. The Federal Government reserves the right to accept or reject any nomination made pursuant to a specific category. Procedure for nomination and appointment of Board of Directors is defined in the Articles of Association of the Company and can be pursued from the Ignite (Formerly National ICT R&D Fund)’s website:Articles of Association. Nominations along with CVs, duly approved by the competent authority of relevant Company /Organization, should reach the undersigned latest by 8th November 2013.

Ministry of Information Technology Government of Pakistan

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October 24, 2013

Description:

The Ignite (Formerly National ICT R&D Fund) was established in September 2006 by Ministry of Information Technology, Government of Pakistan, with the goal of transforming Pakistan's economy into a knowledge-based economy by promoting efficient, sustainable and effective ICT initiatives through synergic development of industrial and academic R&D resources. The Ignite (Formerly National ICT R&D Fund) Company is governed by its Board of Directors, which consists of representatives from the Federal Government, Telecommunication Industry, Academia and Scientific Community. The Ministry of IT invites nominations, for the following vacancies on the Board of Directors of the Ignite (Formerly National ICT R&D Fund) Company:PositionDesired level of Nomination

Representative of Fixed Line Operators (CEO/COO)

Representative of Cellular Operators (CEO/COO)

Representative of Data Service Providers (CEO/COO)

Representative of Academia (Dean, Vice Chancellor, HoD)

Corporate Management Executive with management experience at a senior position in multinational or international companies

Concerned organizations/companies are requested to kindly submit nominations of representatives on individual basis. The Federal Government reserves the right to accept or reject any nomination made pursuant to a specific category. Procedure for nomination and appointment of Board of Directors is defined in the Articles of Association of the Company and can be pursued from the Ignite (Formerly National ICT R&D Fund)’s website:Articles of Association. Nominations along with CVs, duly approved by the competent authority of relevant Company /Organization, should reach the undersigned latest by 8th November 2013.